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support and sustainability two things that todays flexible foam manufacturers are looking for, both in their products and in their supplier relationships. dow Polyurethanes offers the timely support you need to help you achieve your sustainability goals. We understand your challenges, because weve been serving your industry for more than 50 years. and we never stop innovating to help customers like you differentiate your products. Whether youre looking for high-resilience foam for support and durability, viscoelastic foam for comfort and touch, high-load-bearing foam for greater firmness, improved sustainability attributes, or high-performance foams for reduced odour and emissions, our technical service representatives are always available to answer a question or help resolve a challenge. We can help you balance the critical factors of performance, economics and environmental impact to produce differentiated foam that will meet or exceed your customers expectations. your success becomes our success.

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dow people have an unparalleled expertise in polyurethane chemistry, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of foam manufacturing and enduse markets. our global network of technical service professionals, development scientists, and marketing and sales representatives can help you analyze market intelligence, develop innovative products, and troubleshoot issues at your site. We utilize only responsible, science-based manufacturing practices that safeguard our workplaces and our communities. and we have accelerated our commitment to sustainable chemistry through new technologies and products.

Choose the Product Thats Right for You

dow offers a number of flexible foam products for a wide variety of applications, including mattresses and pillows, furniture cushions, office chairs, carpet padding, sound masking, car seats and more. this guide offers an easy-to-use tool for comparing product features and benefits. use it to help you select the option that is best for your application. or talk to your dow representative about your needs, and together, we can develop a solution that will ensure optimal product performance at the right price.

Polyurethanes Product Portfolio for Flexible Slabstock

Typical Properties1 Product
Conventional Foam VORANOL 3322 Polyether Triol General purpose, nominal 3500 molecular Proprietary finishing for low odour and weight, heteropolymer triol for slabstock foam reduced volatiles foam Best-in-class foam colour retention during processing VORANOL WK 3138 Polyether Triol General purpose, nominal 3000 molecular weight, homopolymer triol designed for the production of combustion modified (CM) foam Proprietary finishing for low odour and reduced volatiles foam Designed for UK CRIB 5 requirements Best-in-class foam colour retention during processing VORANOL CP 1421 VORANATE T-80 Softening Agent Polyether polyol designed for the production of Enables substantial softening in soft and hypersoft flexible slabstock foams conventional foams at low levels TDI Isocyanate composed of a mixture of the 2,4 and Multi-purpose isocyanate for flexible 2,6 isomers of toluene diisocyanate in a ratio of slabstock foams 80% to 20% 33 1400 2 56 485 2 48 560 2

Product Type Description

Benefits

Hydroxyl Viscosity Isocyanate Number at 25C (mg KOH/g) (mPas) Equivalent

87

High Load-Bearing Foam VORALUX HL 106 Copolymer Polyol Styrene acrylonitrile-based copolymer polyol with Proprietary finishing for low odour and 10% solid content designed for the production of reduced volatiles foam enhanced load-bearing flexible slabstock foams Best-in-class foam colour retention during processing Styrene acrylonitrile-based copolymer polyol with 25% solid content designed for the production of enhanced load-bearing flexible slabstock foams Styrene acrylonitrile-based copolymer polyol with 15% solid content designed for the production of enhanced load-bearing flexible slabstock foams Styrene acrylonitrile-based copolymer polyol with 42% solid content for the production of enhanced load-bearing and high resilience flexible slabstock foams Proprietary finishing for low odour and reduced volatiles foam Best-in-class foam colour retention during processing Proprietary finishing for low odour and reduced volatiles foam Best-in-class foam colour retention during processing Increased solid levels for extra hard flexible foam Proprietary finishing for low odour and reduced volatiles foam Best-in-class foam colour retention during processing VORANATE T-80 TDI Isocyanate composed of a mixture of the 2,4 and 2,6 isomers of toluene diisocyanate in a ratio of 80% to 20% High performance polyether polyol especially designed for the production of high resilience (HR) and combustion modified high resilience (CMHR) flexible slabstock foams Multi-purpose isocyanate for flexible slabstock foams 5 87 33 4750 44 800

VORALUX HL 108

Copolymer Polyol

39

1350

VORALUX HL 109

Copolymer Polyol

42

850

VORALUX HL 400

Copolymer Polyol

High Resilience Foam VORALUX HF 505 High Functional Polyol For very high reslience foam with outstanding feel and properties Best-in-class processing performance Covers broad density and hardness range in combination with VORALUX HL 400 VORALUX HN 350 Reactive Copolymer Polyol Styrene acrylonitrile-based copolymer polyol Ready-to-use polyol blend with 10% solid content especially designed for the production of high resilience (HR) and Excellent tensile properties combustion modified high resilience (CMHR) Best-in-class foam colour retention during flexible slabstock foams processing 29 1530 2

32

1000

1 2

Typical properties, not to be construed as specifications Measurement converted to mPas from cSt

Polyurethanes Product Portfolio for Flexible Slabstock (continued)

Typical Properties1 Product Product Type Description Benefits Hydroxyl Viscosity Isocyanate Number at 25C (mg KOH/g) (mPas) Equivalent

High Resilience Foam continued VORALUX HN 360 Reactive Copolymer Polyol Styrene acrylonitrile-based copolymer Ready-to-use polyol blend polyol with 15% solid content especially Excellent tensile properties designed for the production of high resilience (HR) and combustion modified Best-in-class foam colour retention during high resilience (CMHR) flexible slabstock processing foams Styrene acrylonitrile-based copolymer Ready-to-use polyol blend polyol with 22% solid content especially Excellent tensile properties designed for the production of high resilience (HR) and combustion modified high resilience (CMHR) flexible slabstock Best-in-class foam colour retention during processing foams Styrene acrylonitrile-based copolymer Excellent tensile properties polyol with 42% solid content especially Best-in-class foam colour retention during designed for the production of high processing resilience (HR) and combustion modified high resilience (CMHR) flexible slabstock Increased solid levels for extra hard foams flexible foam Medium reactivity 4800 molecular weight Best-in-class foam colour retention during capped polyether polyol designed for the processing production of high resilience (HR) flexible Excellent tensile properties slabstock foam Suitable as base polyol for the production of PIPA polyols High reactivity 6000 molecular weight capped polyether polyol especially designed for the production of high resilience MDI based flexible slabstock foam EO rich cell opener for high resilience (HR) foams Light-brown, low viscosity polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) containing high quantities of monomeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MMDI) isomers with an average functionality of 2.4-2.5 Isocyanate composed of a mixture of the 2,4 and 2,6 isomers of toluene diisocyanate in a ratio of 80% to 20% 700 molecular weight polyether polyol specially developed for the production of viscoelastic foams, also known as low resiliency foam or memory foam Ready-to-use polyether polyol specially developed for the production of viscoelastic foams, also known as low resiliency foam or memory foam EO rich cell opener for viscoelastic foams Excellent density and hardness distribution throughout the block in MDI foams Best-in-class foam colour retention during processing High efficiency enabling low usage levels (0.5 - 5 php) For MDI foams with balanced physical properties Enables fast curing 49 132

30

1450

VORALUX HN 370

Reactive Copolymer Polyol

28

1800

VORALUX HN 380

Reactive Copolymer Polyol

21

5500

VORANOL 4820

Reactive Polyether Triol

35

8302

VORANOL 6150

Reactive Polyether Triol

29

11502

VORANOL CP 1421 VORANATE 2940

Cell Opener Polymeric MDI

33

1400 2

VORANATE T-80 Viscoelastic Foam VORALUX HT 760

TDI

Multi-purpose isocyanate for flexible slabstock foams

87

Polyether Triol

For soft and open viscoelastic foam with high durability Low odour For soft and open viscoelastic foam with high durability Low odour For soft and open viscoelastic foam High efficiency enabling low usage levels (0.5 - 5 php)

237

2602

VORALUX HT 762

Polyether Triol

201

3202

VORANOL CP 1421

Cell Opener

33

14002

VORANATE 2940

Polymeric MDI

Light-brown, low viscosity polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) containing high quantities of monomeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MMDI) isomers with an average functionality of 2.4-2.5 Dark-brown, low viscosity liquid polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate MDI, with an average functionality of 2.7 Isocyanate composed of a mixture of the 2,4 and 2,6 isomers of toluene diisocyanate in a ratio of 80% to 20%

For MDI viscoelastic foams with balanced physical properties Enables fast curing 49 132

VORANATE M 229 VORANATE T-80

Polymeric MDI TDI

Multi-purpose isocyanate for MDI-based viscoelastic foams Multi-purpose isocyanate for flexible slabstock foams

190 5

135 87

1 2

Typical properties, not to be construed as specifications Measurement converted to mPas from cSt

Polyurethanes Product Portfolio for Flexible Slabstock (continued)

Typical Properties1 Product
Rebonded Foam VORAMER RF 1025 VORAMER RF 1026 MDI Prepolymer MDI Prepolymer MDI Prepolymer MDI Prepolymer Multi-purpose and medium reactivity binder for moulded and slabstock foams Medium viscosity and high rigidity binder Ultra low viscosity binder for slabstock foams Slightly branched prepolymer for applications requiring high mechanical tear and tensile performance, while maintaining flexibility; medium/low viscosity Low viscosity binder for slabstock foams Low viscosity binder for latex foam Low viscosity binder High block resiliency for low-density blocks Fast-curing binder for the production of blocks or moulded parts Highly versatile binder for the production of blocks or moulded items with highest block flexibility High hydrolosis resistance and long open time Excellent bonding property for latex with good processing performance 19002 5002 233 210 10502 270

Product Type

Description

Benefits

Hydroxyl Viscosity Isocyanate Number at 25C (mg KOH/g) (mPas) Equivalent

VORAMER RF 1033 VORAMER MR 1101

31002

412

VORAMER MF 1056 VORAMER MF 1503

1 2

MDI Prepolymer MDI Prepolymer

8002 15002

233 290

Typical properties, not to be construed as specifications Measured at 20C

Safety Considerations
most VoranoL Polyols and VoraLuX Polyols generally present no significant hazard in use when simple precautions are followed. however, some VoranoL and VoraLuX polyols are hazardous. Before working with VoranoL and VoraLuX polyols, it is necessary to understand the hazards involved in handling all of the components and to establish and follow safe work procedures. Products based on diisocyanates like mdi and tdi (e.g., VoramEr mdi and VoranatE Polymeric mdi) should always be used in a well-ventilated area with appropriate local extraction in such a way that the occupational exposure limits (oEL) for these materials are not exceeded. Products based on diisocyanates like mdi and tdi are potentially hazardous and require care in handling. all persons who work with these materials must know and follow proper safe handling procedures. material safety data sheets (msds) or safety data sheets (sds) are provided to help customers satisfy their own handling, safety, and disposal needs and those that may be required by locally applicable health and safety regulations. msds are updated regularly, therefore, please request and review the most current msds before handling or using any product. msds, sds, product literature, and safe handling and storage information for all of these products are available from the nearest dow sales office and online at www.dow.com.

Customer Notice
dow encourages its customers to review their applications of dow products from the standpoint of human health and environmental quality. For further information about safety considerations for your product/application, please contact your dow sales representative.

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